PYONGYANG (Reuters) - North Korea's economy is believed to be virtually lifeless after decades of mismanagement, isolation and sanctions aimed at foiling its nuclear ambitions but its showcase capital, Pyongyang, shows no hint of calamity.
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While North Korea celebrated Saturday with a military parade to mark the 60th anniversary of the truce that ended fighting in the Korean War, South Korea called for its neighbor to abandon nuclear weapons. NBC’s Ian Williams reports.

Government minders in North Korea tried to control what the press videotaped, directing them to the opening of a national cemetery dedicated to what they’re calling the martyrs of the Korean War. NBC’s Ann Curry reports.

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Korean War veterans and soldiers attend a celebration event to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the signing of a truce in the 1950-1953 Korean War, at Kim Il-sung Stadium, in Pyongyang July 28, 2013. REUTERS/Jason Lee (NORTH KOREA - Tags: POLITICS MILITARY ANNIVERSARY)